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"Bush's Policies 'Poor,' Say 65% of Economics Professors"
Sunday, October 31, 2004"CLEVELAND -- President George W. Bush's economics policies get an overall rating of "poor," say 65% of the respondents to a survey of college economics faculty at the top 30 economics departments in the country. Fully 87%think Bush's series of tax cuts, championed by the administration as the right solution to a sluggish U.S. economy, were poorly designed to provide fiscal stimulus.The survey was conducted by Mark Votruba, assistant professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Republic Starts Up New Saw Line in Canton
Sunday, October 31, 2004"FAIRLAWN, Ohio -- Republic Engineered Products Inc., North America's largest producer of special bar quality steel, today announced the startup of a new saw line for bars produced at its Canton, Ohio, plant. The $285,000 investment boosts the company's annual cutting capacity by 40,000 tons and creates nine new positions in Canton, according to Jon Ridgeway, manager of the Canton plant.The new line strengthens Republic's in-house processing capabilities and eliminates the Canton operation's need to use outside processors for cutting bars, Ridgeway added.
Bush Gets Votes of Small Business Owners
Sunday, October 31, 2004"DALLAS -- Republican Presidential incumbent George W. Bush enjoys a commanding lead over Democratic candidate John Kerry prior to Tuesday's election, according to a poll released today by C I Host. Significantly, the U.S.
Fast Growth CEOs Expect Big Jump in Federal Business Taxes
Sunday, October 31, 2004"This report is new this week in The Business Journal's small business how-to section.
Ohio BWC Fights Fraud with Technology
Sunday, October 31, 2004"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Names found in certain state databases can signal potential workers' compensation fraud, according to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Automated Detection and Intelligence Team. By working with other state agencies and reviewing internal data, the team referred 1,386 cases for investigation in fiscal year 2004 which resulted in a savings of $35,949,946 for the state agency.
"Cost, Coverage are Top Health Care Issues in Election 2004"
Sunday, October 31, 2004"ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- More than two in five U.S. adults, or 42%, report there are health care issues in this election which may influence the way that they vote. Of those who may be influenced, nearly one quarter say that if the presidential election were held today, the issue that would have the most influence on how they would vote is the total cost of health care (24%) followed by expanding health insurance to reduce the number of people who are uninsured (22%), according to a recent Harris Interactive poll.Meanwhile, more folks would choose Sen.
Black Females Targeted to 'Reclaim Our Democracy'
Sunday, October 31, 2004"By Andrea WoodYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio --This sign sticks out even amid the clutter of signs pounded into the ground at well-traveled intersections. "Take It Back!" the sign implores. Take what back? "Take back control of your country and redirect policies in a way that benefits the people," says State Sen. Ray Miller, a Democrat who represents parts of Columbus. Miller is chairman of Reclaim Our Democracy, a Columbus political advocacy group funded by the AFSCME International to increase voter turnout among minority female heads of households.
Five Steps To Creating a Winning Career Plan
Sunday, October 31, 2004"This article is new this week in The Business Journal's small business how-to section. To see what else is new, click here or click on the "how-to" tab at the top of The Daily Business Journal Online home page.Having trouble deciding what to do with your career? Are there too many choices or not enough? Are you looking for direction or a word from above that will show you the way?There are times in our career when we are at a crossroads. Some of us actively seek our next step, while others wait for the next step to come to them.
Kerry Promises Fresh Start at Saturday Night Rally in Warren
Sunday, October 31, 2004By Andrea WoodWARREN, Ohio -- John Kerry left the Mahoning Valley Saturday night recognizing if he returns in four years to campaign for relection, this democratic stronghold must turn out in record numbers Nov. 2 to carry him to victory.To offset Republican majorities downstate, Kerry knows he must win Mahoning County with more than 60% of the vote and Trumbull County with more than 61% -- the percentages Al Gore received four years ago only to lose Ohio by four points.
YSU Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners
Friday, October 29, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Health insurance benefits will be extended to same-sex domestic partners of Youngstown State University employees under a resolution approved by the Board of Trustees on Thursday.YSU becomes the fifth public university in Ohio to extend health benefits to same-sex domestic partners, joining Ohio University, Miami University, Cleveland State and Ohio State, according to the university.The resolution authorizes YSU to offer medical, vision, dental and prescription coverage to an eligible employee's same-sex domestic partner and his/her dependent children.